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How I got to Passions - response to a challenge
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How I got to Passions - response to a challenge |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA 
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Hated poetry in school They always had a formula Read what I had to Wrote what they made me Left it all behind and lived life and pondered Wandering through the internet forest I stopped to visit the site of an Enchantress Smitten by poetry that invited me in as none had ever before The Enchantress offered me friendship And asked me if I ever wrote I said no but her poetry was inviting me to try I sat at the keyboard Looked into my soul There words and images were forming I opened my soul to my fingers And words appeared on the screen I was amazed.. the real me was flowing through my fingers They flew over the keyboard I wrote and wrote and shared what I wrote With the new friend I had made She told me that the poems were good She shared the Passions scene with me I was wary to share but she told me I could dare So I posted and found wonderful poetry and friends I guess my soul had filled enough to share And so here I am Writing and sharing On the PiP forums sites Savoring all I read Feeling compelled to write Thanks to the Enchantress And all the new friends I have at Passions Dedicated to the Enchantress of Passions Thanks Nancy!! |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
I would also like to thank Nancy for bringing you here, Paul... You are a fine addition to our Passions family......and, we really are a family.  ~ welcoming hugsLyra |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  YAY!!! Oh Paul, this is wonderful, sweet friend, I LOVE IT, Nancy is such a wonderful friend to me too just as you are to us all and I am so happy she brought you here! (smiles) I am blessed to have a wonderful friend as you as I know so many here are, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Paul, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
So we have Enchantress to thank for you...spill away, our new poet friend, and may all your days begin and end with a blue light of poetry to guide your way... |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Lyra - thanks for your kind words and she is a special friend isn't she. Lots of good folks here on Passions!! Paul Noah - as always a loving reply from you and I appreciate them oh so much - thanks - Paul Sunshine - thanks for such inviting and kind words of encouragement - Paul |
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Krishankins
since 2002-06-23
Posts 972Texas |
I must say, for someone that never wrote poetry, you do a pretty good job at it. Krishankins A bird never flies so high that it can't hit the ground |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Krishankins - thanks for your kind words - I am humbled by your comments - guess there are new tricks an old dog can learn huh? thanks again - Paul |
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mycafe Senior Member
since 2002-05-23
Posts 584 |
Hi Paul you did great cos as you've said, you wrote from the soul! (pssst...and if it does make you feel better...I am still struggling with poetry writing myself  )mycafe Keep counting your blessings |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
thanks mycafe - guess if it is worth doing it is worth struggling to do it huh? thanks for your kind words - Paul |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Isn't it amazing how one person can change your life? In this case just an open heart and an invitation to write, and now look.. Happy you are here. Sandra |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
I opened my soul to my fingers And words appeared on the screen Yep..that describes it!!! Glad you found us Paul..now I'll stop buggin bout this challenge from last month I made!!! LOL Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Paul, I am so pleased you took me up on my offer to show you around Passions! Thank you also for dedicating this piece to me. I, poet sir am humbled. Did I not say you would love it here, and the people here would love you as well? I'm so pleased you stopped to visit and decided to stay. Oh, btw...excellent write... Thanks again for the  ~Smiles & Hugs~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Paul You are a wonderful addition to this family. Thank you, Nancy for bringing him here. Interesting to hear your story, Paul. |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
Awesome Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Sandra - thanks for your review and kind words - Paul devina - thanks for the challenge - it was fun to reveal to others the joy of finding Passions and my poetry - thanks for your review - Paul Nancy - what more can I say - a humble thanks for helping me find some of me I didn't know I had - Paul Martie - thanks for your freindship and for you kind words - Paul loner - appreciate your comment - Paul |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Hey Paul, Nancy was supposed to be our well kept secret and now you went and told! Oh well, any friend of hers is a good friend of mine. I hope. Glad you are here and nice write.  Show you care to those you love...today. [This message has been edited by Larry C (07-12-2002 11:38 PM).] |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Paul, it takes a special someone to make passions your home and you seem to be very special. You fit right in here. Lynne Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
We're all glad you found your way here. And it's amazing isn't it? writing....now you won't be able to stop. |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Larry - thanks for your comments and Nancy is a special person! It pleases me greatly to be considered a friend of yours!! Paul Lynne - thanks for you very special comments and I feel very much atr home here due to good folks like you. Paul PDV - it does amaze me that I started writng - that I am here and I accept that onece writing starts it will continue. thanks for your comments - Paul |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Paul Your words are so very welcome here and I for one am glad you decided to stay. Take care.....Sue I am in motion |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Good to have you in the family, Paul!  |
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